Turkiye is one of Bulgaria’s most significant partners across a range of sectors and one of its key foreign trade partners, with bilateral trade reaching record levels, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said at the fifth Balkan Business Forum i»»»

A dedicated Missouri Lottery player said unexpectedly spotting his favorite scratch-off game at a store led to his winning a $100,000 prize. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- A dedicated Missouri Lottery player said unexpectedly spotting his favorite scratch-off game»»»

June 11 (UPI) -- A California city celebrated Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday by gathering 1,037 people dressed as the Hollywood star to break a Guinness World Record. The Monroe impersonators donned the star's iconic dress from the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch in Downtown Palm Springs on May 30 t»»»

Beijing: A viral Chinese food merchant dubbed "goose leg auntie", famed for her roadside barbecue, has sparked a national scandal when she admitted that for years she had in fact been selling cheaper duck meat. The vendor, whose real name is Chen Xiufeng, sent shockwaves across the Chinese internet»»»

BENGHAZI: A decade after fierce battles reduced much of the University of Benghazi to rubble, students at Libya’s oldest and largest university are once again looking to the future with optimism. After the 2011 uprisings that toppled and killed longtime ruler Muammar Qaddafi, the university founded»»»

MONTMELO: This was supposed to be George Russell ‘s chance to shoot for the Formula 1 title. Coming into the season as Mercedes’s presumptive lead driver, with his team producing the best car after a rulebook overhaul, Russell looked perfectly positioned to compete for the world championship after »»»

LONDON: British Prime ‌Minister Keir Starmer on Friday rejected the idea that he had lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who wanted to replace him would have to deal with the same financial constraints. The comments come a day after defense minist»»»

LONDON: A video of a 7-year-old Palestinian boy with visual impairments crying over his shattered glasses drew tens of millions of views this week, reigniting outrage over the conditions facing children with disabilities in Gaza, where Israel’s blockade and more than two years of war have left thou»»»

JAKARTA: Hundreds of Indonesian students demonstrated in Jakarta on Friday to demand the government correct its course as the Southeast Asian country grapples with worsening economic conditions. AFP journalists estimated a crowd of around 2,000 people gathered at the capital’s cental Bundaran HI ro»»»

MANILA: Philippine officials said Friday that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south and left 46 people dead with 38 others missing. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, which struck Monday off Sara»»»

Dubai: Premium Residency holders in Saudi Arabia are required to obtain a dedicated work permit through the Kingdom’s Qiwa digital labour platform at a fee of SR100, according to new guidance issued by the platform and reported by Okaz newspaper. Qiwa, which is operated by the Ministry of Human Res»»»

Dubai: Pope Leo XIV met migrants at a reception centre on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Friday, urging greater compassion for those seeking a better life in Europe and calling for stronger action against human traffickers. Addressing hundreds of migrants at the Las Raices reception centre, the »»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities have referred a social media user to the Public Prosecution after comments made during an online audio discussion were found to have contained offensive remarks directed at a fellow Arab state, according to Okaz newspaper. The General Authority of Media Regulation said the »»»

The renminbi has risen to its strongest level in more than three years, but analysts say the gains could pressure exports and worsen deflation. The 100 Chinese yuan or Renminbi (RMB) notes in Beijing, China. Photo by MARK R. CRISTINO / EPA June 11 (Asia Today) -- China's renminbi, also known as the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar categorically rejected the allegations published by The Washington Post on June 12. Any suggestion that operational decisions relating to energy production were – or have ever been – made in coordination with Iran, for Iran’s benefit»»»

The Hungarian forint has climbed to its strongest level against the euro in more than four and a half years. It’s continuing a remarkable rally that has surprised many market observers and reinforced confidence in the currency’s recent performance. On Friday, the euro fell below the HUF 353 thresho»»»

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat expressed deep distrust of United States foreign policy, accusing Washington of absolute bias toward Israel. "When it comes to Israel, the U.S. is nothing but a proxy mediator relaying Israeli ideas," Jumblat told pan-Arab news channel al-Jaze»»»

The International Media Office of the State of Qatar has categorically rejected allegations published by The Washington Post on 12 June, describing them as “entirely unfounded”. The claims suggested that operational decisions on energy production were coordinated with Iran or influenced by the conf»»»

Dubai: Thick smoke rose over the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tebnit on Friday after Israeli airstrikes hit buildings in the area, according to video footage circulating online and reports from the ground. The strikes are the latest in the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed»»»

Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates will screen every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live onboard its flights, allowing football fans to follow the tournament from take-off to touchdown. Emirates announced on Thursday, June 11 that passengers will be able to watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match li»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his official visit to Kazakhstan. The sides discussed the development of political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, as well as issues of interparliamentary interactio»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah is confident that ‌Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in a deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday, as hopes grew for an agreement between Tehran and Washington.Hezbollah, founded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982, entered the region»»»

GILGIL, Kenya: Kenyan families were overwhelmed with grief at a mass Friday for 16 girls killed in a suspected arson attack on their school — part of a string of pupil protests that have unnerved the country. Kenya has seen 47 fires at schools this year as pupils protest a range of issues including»»»

JAKARTA: Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are looking to further their tourism cooperation following a ministerial meeting, with Jakarta preparing to attract more tourists from the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia is one of the main markets for Indonesia’s tourism sector, with more than 156,000 Saudi travelers visi»»»

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Friday asserted that U.S. claims and recent reports about a possible Syrian military intervention in Lebanon are mere rumors. Syria's objective is to end the war in Lebanon, not to escalate it or become embroiled in it, Sharaa said. In a statement to a delegation»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump were in "full agreement" to keep Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a day after Trump touted an imminent deal with Tehran. "As long as I am prime minister of Israel, Iran will not have nuclear weapons. T»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with Niagara Falls, Ontario Mayor Jim Diodati, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit took place on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Canada, the Ministry said on its website on F»»»

Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand, the eldest child of King Vajiralongkorn, died on Thursday after three years in a coma caused by a severe heart condition. She was 47. File Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA June 12 (UPI) -- Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Vajiralongkorn, died i»»»

Following talks with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov expressed interest in linking the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway under construction with Georgia’s port infrastructure. According to the head of state, this area is considered a priority for b»»»

Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, commented on upcoming legislative changes regarding taxation in the gold mining industry. According to him, the new measures are aimed at ensuring the state receives a fair share of revenues from rising global precious metal pri»»»

New Delhi: India summoned a senior US diplomat on Friday for a second time in two days, after American strikes on three largely Indian-crewed merchant vessels off Oman killed three Indians. The foreign ministry said it had summoned US Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks to lodge "a strong protest..»»»

Washington, June 12 (SANA) Syria’s proposed “Four Seas Initiative,” an ambitious plan to transform the country into a regional hub for energy, transport and trade connectivity, received renewed attention this week during a policy discussion in Washington that brought together Syrian officials, ener»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has clarified how Grade 12 students' final scores are calculated in the General Secondary Education Certificate, following questions from parents and students regarding the grading mechanism. The ministry said students' scores are calculated based on the weighted re»»»

The traditional Diplomatic Charity Fair will be held in Yntymak-2 park in Bishkek on June 13, timed to the International Children’s Day. The event is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic with the assistance of diplomatic missions of foreign states and international or»»»

Wellington: New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England. The 35-year-old former skipper called time ahead of the second Test at The Oval nex»»»

WASHINGTON - Republicans for National Renewal, a US political organisation promoting MAGA ("Make America Great Again") values, has called on US President Donald Trump to honour an invitation from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to visit Serbia. "President Trump should absolutely visit Belgrade,"»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP)- Funding does indeed exist in Africa but is still underutilised by Tunisian women entrepreneurs, said President of the National Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs Leila Belkhiria Jabeur. The scarcity of funds is not the real...»»»

Dubai: International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days from July, giving travellers an added layer of cover during their stay in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The insura»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during Question Time in Parliament on Friday that the contract for the overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force's An-30 transport aircraft with Ukrainian company Ukrainmash has been extended until August 2, 2026. Responding to a question from Vazrazhdane MP Ivelin »»»

A procedure to revise Bulgaria's school curricula is already under way, and the Ministry of Education and Science will seek to complete the process by the end of 2027 instead of the currently projected 2029 timeline, Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev told journalists in Stara Zagora, So»»»

The Israeli occupation entity is facing an unprecedented wave of international isolation, with expanding sanctions, boycotts, and diplomatic pressure targeting government ministers, settlers, academic institutions, and businesses. Observers increasingly describe the occupation entity as becoming “t»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists to avoid using motorists poor-quality or non-compliant tyres. As part of the “Safe Summer” campaign, Abu Dhabi Police warned drivers of the dangers of using poor-quality or substandard tires, emphasizing that they are among the leading causes of serio»»»

Polish officials from the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have urged the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia to rename a street honoring Stepan Bandera, the nationalist leader whose movement was responsible for the massacre of more than 100,000 Poles during World War II. Relations between Poland and Ukr»»»

Following talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, a package of bilateral documents was signed, covering a large number of areas from aviation and customs cooperation to education, sports, and the legal sphere. A joint statement at the highe»»»

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TUNIS, June 12, 2026 (TAP) — The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Central Tunisia, in partnership with the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is set to organize a business mission to Paris to participate in the “Paris Builders Show...»»»

Dubai Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 223 live animals, including lizards, scorpions, snakes and frogs, concealed inside an unclaimed suitcase at Dubai International Airport, in a major operation highlighting efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. The seizure was carried out as part of on»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Association of Recycling (BAR) signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia. The agreement was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and BAR Board of Directors Chairman Zdravko Bikov. Valchev noted that with this agr»»»

The compulsory administrative measure imposed on Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant (TPP) remains in force and has not been lifted, Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova said in response to a question from Ivaylo Petrov of Progressive Bulgaria during Question Time in Parliament on Friday. P»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said construction work on Plovdiv's Southeastern Bypass will restart once all administrative, technical and design issues are resolved. At Question Time on Friday, Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev asked about the expected resumption of the p»»»